Nikon's cheapest full-frame kit zoom — basic 28-80mm range for film and early digital Nikon bodies.
The Nikon AF Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G launched in 1999 as one of Nikon's cheapest kit zoom options, commonly bundled with entry-level film SLRs like the F80. It provides basic 28-80mm coverage with autofocus via the camera's body-drive motor.
Optical quality is basic — acceptable centre sharpness at mid-apertures but soft at the edges. The G designation means no aperture ring — electronically controlled. Autofocus is driven by the camera body's screw-drive motor. No VR stabilisation. Very simple optical design.
Nikon F mount with 58mm filter thread. Weighs approximately 195g — very light. Full-frame coverage. No weather sealing. Plastic construction including mount. Minimum focus distance 40cm. Body-driven AF means no autofocus on entry-level DSLRs without AF motor.
Extremely cheap used — often under £10. Only useful on bodies with built-in AF motor. Any modern kit zoom is vastly superior. The Nikon 18-55mm AF-S VR is better in every way for DX. Check for smooth zoom action — plastic mechanisms wear. A throwaway lens for the most budget-constrained.